Senator Leahy offers legal clerkships to law students during the academic year and the summer. Each law clerk will observe the legislative process by working for Senator Leahy on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Law clerks will be assigned a wide variety of projects, including legal research, preparation of memoranda and materials for committee hearings and votes, as well as the opportunity to assist in legislative matters. These positions provide a unique opportunity to participate in the functioning of the Senate. They are typically unpaid, full-time positions.

Application Deadlines
Fall 2009: ALREADY PASSED
Spring 2010: October 29, 2009

If you are interested in applying, please send the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Legal writing sample (approximately five pages)
• A list of three references, including contact information for each

You may e-mail your application to Sarah_Hackett@judiciary-dem.senate.gov or fax it to 202-228-0861.

Due to significant delays in mail processing in the U.S. Senate, please do not send an application by regular post.